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Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

Africa's top referee will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was refused entry to the USA, FIFA has confirmed.

The Falcons will not have a true quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. until Penix is able to do all the things in practice that Tagovailoa can do, quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt said Monday.

Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill praises outgoing French boss Didier Deschamps as a "fantastic national team manager".

Wolves sign former England full-back Kieran Trippier and are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez on a free transfer.

Giants second-year edge rusher Abdul Carter left practice early Monday due to a minor ankle injury.

If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English.

Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somalian to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Billionaire businessman David Sullivan, who stepped down as chairman of West Ham on Saturday over allegations of improper conduct, is facing further scrutiny following a joint investigation by the BBC and The Times.

The Chiefs are signing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, his agents, the Katz Brothers, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Brandon Aiyuk posted a video to Instagram on Sunday, appearing to imply that the 49ers are afraid to release him because he could land elsewhere and eventually make them regret letting him go.

Wales forward Elise Hughes leaves Crystal Palace, a little more than a month after helping them return to the Women's Super League.

Arsenal's head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal is leaving after two years at the club.

Wolves are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez, who is set to leave Fulham and become a free agent.

Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.

Nat Sciver-Brunt says England can take a leaf out of Alice Capsey's book after she delivered another eye-catching display with the bat in Monday's ICC Women's T20 World Cup warm-up defeat to Australia.

All eyes will be on the England partnership of Luke Littler and Luke Humphries as they prepare to right the wrongs of their 2025 showing at this year's World Cup of Darts.

Defending champion Tatjana Maria was surprised not to receive a wildcard for this year's HSBC Championships but has been overwhelmed by the positive response from members at Queen's Club.

Celtic defender Stephen Welsh is poised to become Swansea City's first signing of the summer.

Joe Jordan and Davie Hay remember Scotland's 1974 World Cup campaign, that ended at the group stage despite an unbeaten record.

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury, while Brazil's Neymar is making good progress from injury.

Highlights from Cardiff, where England lost to Australia by five wickets in their Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match.

Scot Ian Cathro is appointed head coach of Ligue 2 club Saint-Etienne after two successful years in Portugal with Estoril.

Watch behind-the-scenes footage as the Norway squad dress up as Vikings for a team photo before the World Cup.

The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will "continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects" of hosting Israel in the Nations League.

England succumbed to a five-wicket defeat to rivals Australia in their first T20 World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff.

Winning isn't important to 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams? "Success is in her DNA!" says Gigi Salmon.

The ECB is investigating a "breach of team protocols" involving England men's Test captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson.

F1 fans have often said to me, 'we are thinking of going to Monaco, where should we get a grandstand seat and isn't race day all about follow the leader?'

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty Monday morning in a Douglas County (Colorado) courtroom to misdemeanor domestic violence charges.

Northern Ireland captain Rebecca McKenna says new manager Michael McArdle has "brought a breath of fresh air" since taking over at the helm.

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.

Christian Eriksen said he has returned home and is "doing well" after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.

Former Hull FC prop Kane Evans has come out as gay and revealed a 20-year internal battle regarding his sexuality.

Walcott, Defoe and Wayne revisit England's most controversial call-up.

Northern Ireland captain Rebecca McKenna says new manager Michael McArdle has "brought a breath of fresh air" since taking over at the helm.

Pep Guardiola's final two seasons in charge of Manchester City will air in a four-part behind-the-scenes series on Amazon's Prime Video.

Women's Super League 2 side Durham warn "the club will have to cease operations at all levels" unless a buyer can be found in three weeks.

Former England winger Theo Walcott is "most psyched" about Marcus Rashford for the Three Lions at the World Cup.

Christian Eriksen says he is "doing well" and is at home with his family following his collapse in Sunday's game against Ukraine.

Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.

Nelly Korda spent nearly half her life attempting to win the US Women’s Open - now the world No 1 has successfully fulfilled her childhood dream of securing one of the sport’s most prestigious titles.

Zuffa Boxing have announced that featherweight southpaw standout Dylan Eagleson has signed a long-term promotional pact with the company.

Stephania Bell breaks down the status of fantasy stars heading into the 2026 season, from QBs to TEs.

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward says beating France to qualify automatically for the 2027 Women's World Cup would "be one of the biggest stories in world football".

Boss Rhian Wilkinson says Wales are happy to be at home in Tuesday's Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic after revealing their team plane was struck by lightning en route to Montenegro.

Manchester City are continuing negotiations with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager.

George Russell has admitted he is in a "very weird state of mind" after his hopes of a maiden Formula 1 title suffered another major blow in Monaco.

Jurgen Klop said Divock Origi "is, and will be for me, forever a Liverpool legend".

Eric Karabell explains what to expect from a Dolphins offense with low expectations.

More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.

Southend United appoint ex-Ipswich, Newcastle and England midfielder Kieron Dyer as their new head coach on an initial two-year contract.

Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve.

Steve Clarke is branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup.

BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off.